TEEN CLASSES

YMCA Cape Cod tween and teen clubs, sports, dance, discovery and challenge programs provide a safe haven and cooperative-learning experiences in a positive healthy environment.

VACATION ADVENTURE CLUB

At YMCA Camp Lyndon Center in Sandwich. Age 9 to 15 years. Adventure, learning and discovery are what we have planned for your child. Daily field trips will be combined with traditional camp activities with an educational and recreational focus. Past trips included rock climbing at Carabiners, mini golf, bowling, and much more! For more information please call 508-428-9251 ext. 201.

 

STRENGTH TRAINING
Certification Course. Free program for youth/teen members ages 12 and up - register upstairs at the fitness desk for more information or call 508-362-6500 x320. Course includes four classes that introduce proper machine usage, cardio programs and strength training techniques. Members must be 14 years old and have completed this course in order to work out in the fitness center without supervision. Twelve and 13 year olds who have completed this course may use the fitness center when accompanied by an adult.

PILATES
Ages 13 to 17 years. Traditional mat class presented by Michael Gish of Traditional Pilates of Cape Cod. This hour-long class focuses on breathing, technique and postures created by Joe Pilates.

TEEN XERGAMES
Ages 10 to 14 years, All Fitness Levels. Looking for a fun way to workout with friends? Come and experence the new Sport Wall and Xerdance System and take part in a brain and body fitness program. Follow along with computer choreographed dance routines that help to increase core strength, balance and coordination. Mix in some sport wall training to improve cardio-vascular fitness, speed agility, spatial awareness and reaction time. Join in the fun ... This workout is an all new experience!

KARATE
Age 7 yrs. and up. Tang Soo Do Karate offers a well-rounded way to better yourself physically and mentally. It also helps build strength and flexibility, confidence, discipline and control.

YSL FISH
Main Pool. Intermediate work on refining a front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke.

YSL FLYINGFISH
Main Pool. For the advanced swimmer, class builds increased efficiency and endurance in the six basic strokes with an introduction to flip turns, starts and pullouts.

YSL SHARK
Main Pool. The advanced swimmer refines his/her strokes and learns the concepts of competitive swimming while building endurance.

 

YSL PORPOISE
Age 10 years and up The accomplished swimmer ventures into character development and leadership training in this return of an oldie but a goodie program. Students will receive a 45-minute instructional session followed by a 30-minute assistant teaching session. Participants will refine their own abilities as well as learn how to assist teaching swim lessons, all the while reinforcing the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

 

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PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS
Age 3 years and up Small or Main pool by arrangement. Private Swimming Lessons are an optimal way to learn how to swim. Details and pricing information are available at our Front Desk or call Jeff at 508-362-6500 x103

SWIM LESSONS FOR CHALLENGED YOUTH
Age 6 years and up Small & Main Pool. This instructional and recreational program is customized to the special needs of your swimmer.

MAKO SWIM TEAM

Competitive Age Group Swimming for ages 6 to 18 The Mako Swim Team offers five different team levels: Novice, Age Group, Junior, Senior and National. The Y Mako Swim Team competes in both YMCA and USA Swimming to develop swimmers to their fullest potential through use of proper stroke technique, challenging workouts, and a strong team atmosphere. The program incorporates discipline, character development, skills, training, and endurance swimming as competitors advance through the progressive level program.

Swimmers interested in our Novice program must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke. In order to be a part of the Team, swimmers must be at least 6 years old and able to exhibit good swimming skills and a variety of competitive techniques. Maturity, conditioning and ability will help determine a swimmers level.

For more information visit our website at http://makos.ymcacapecod.org or contact the coaching staff at 508-362-6500 x 109.